I’ve been feeling kind of off this week. I can’t pinpoint exactly why, but its been a weird week. I’ve felt at odds with Brady. I’ve felt like the kids are struggling harder than usual. I’ve felt like there’s lots to do but not much I can do. I’ve felt too busy even though I wasn’t. Brady is really good at giving me a break when I need one, which usually involves me going up to our room, closing myself off from everyone, and laying in bed watching YouTube. However, on the evenings where I was at my wits end, the power was out, and I couldn’t do those things. So I’ve been in high stress mode for a while now.
This morning, we were making a plan for the day and I decided to call my hair stylist and see if she had an opening for me to get my buzzed side redone, and she did! So the kids ate breakfast and I went upstairs to do my makeup. Once I looked put together enough for my liking, I headed into the city. I made it to the mall, but only with a few minutes to spare, so I headed straight there, and got in right away.
I’m really really happy with how it turned out! Its so fun to go and just see what she comes up with! She did say I could bring in ideas and she could work with them, but I kind of love winging it too. I have never left an appointment with her unsatisfied. Not once. So I’ve enjoyed going in blind.
I walked back through the mall to head back to my van, and passed a HICKORY FARMS KIOSK!!! They’re out, people! Woot! As I walked, I ran into a friend who I knew years ago, and haven’t seen in a solid ten years, I’m thinking. Maybe more. It was nice to have a little visit for the first time in a long time. When we parted ways, I found a text from Kim that she was in the mall, so we had a quick chat as well while her kids played in the little play area. I headed out pretty quickly after that, but not before testing out the new spiced sweet cream cold brew at Starbucks. Apparently only members can taste it until November 9th. I have to be honest, though. I prefer the original sweet cream cold brew better. The “spice” wasn’t what I thought it would be, and weirdly, it kept making me think that maybe the cream was spoiled. It wasn’t, but it added a sharp flavor that I didn’t care for. I’ll stick to the old cold brew.
Now, I’m home, and Brady is detailing the van. Its SO dirty, but just surface dirty. It’ll clean up nicely. So if anyone is looking to purchase a family van, feel free to get in touch! I’ll attach an ad once we have pictures on it.
I will spend the rest of the day hanging with the kids in the living room, folding laundry, and braiding the manes of many little ponies. Dang pony hair.
I think I’m feeling more normal again. Not that that’s saying much. I’m not the most normal person… But I’m back to my normal abnormal, I guess. Woot!